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"At this time of year Muslims in Afghanistan, Britain and throughout the world will be celebrating Eid al-Adha with their friends and families".
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt attended the Istanbul Conference for Afghanistan on 2 November.
Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell visited Afghanistan from 30 October to 1 November.
"I condemn this callous attack on an organisation dedicated to helping displaced Afghans return home."
Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan over the month of September.
Discussion focussed on progress on the security and justice sector in Afghanistan when Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met Afghan Interior Minister General Bismellah Khan Mohammadi.
British Superintendent Ralph Logan blogs from Afghanistan. Earlier this week we wrote an article for the EUPOL newsletter which headlined with “Staff College exceeds 1,000 student mark”.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments on the capture of Haji Mali Khan, a senior member of the Haqqani terror network
Foreign Secretary William Hague says the death is a blow to Al Qaeda.
On 28th Sept 2011 the first women’s educational volleyball tournament – to promote awareness of the law against narcotics and intoxicating drinks among Afghanistan’s youth - held in Kabul.
Chief Inspector Martin Cunningham, one of the British police officers seconded by the Stabilisation Unit to the EU’s Police Mission in Afghanistan, continues to blog from the country:
International Contact Group Working Group on Reintegration reaffirmed their commitment in helping bring peace and reconciliation to Afghanistan
Prime Minister David Cameron said Burhanuddin Rabbani played a vital role as chairman of the Afghan High Peace Council.
“It is very clear that this was a concerted attempt to disrupt the successful transition. It was designed to disturb the Afghan people’s state and the ability of the Afghan National Security Forces, and it will be unsuccessf…
Ahmed Shah Massoud was a hero to many Afghans. On this the 10th anniversary of his death, I join them in remembering his achievements. And in regretting how his life was tragically cut short.
Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on progress in Afghanistan during July and August 2011.
Chevening scholars were invited to the British Embassy on 5 September before departing for their Masters studies in the UK.
The UK Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, visited New Zealand and Australia to discuss our common national security issues regarding Afghanistan.
The European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan (EUPOL) aims to contribute to the establishment of sustainable and effective civilian policing arrangements under Afghan ownership and in accordance with international standar…
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement on the death of a New Zealand special forces soldier in Afghanistan.
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